After school snack ideas

Healthy after-school cheesy muffin Preheat oven 220C/ 200C (fan forced) and grease a 12 hole, 1/3 cup capacity muffin tin with cooking spray.

Sift flour and salt together into a large mixing bowl. Add cheese, ham, zucchini and chives and mix well.

Pour in milk and fold into mixture until just mixed through. Spoon into muffin tin until it is ¾ full.

Bake 12-15 minutes or until top springs back and muffins are golden. Cool in tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.

Fruit smoothie Combine your favourite fruit eg. Banana, mango, or 150g frozen or fresh raspberries with 2 tablespoons of honey in a blender or food processor. Pour in 2 tablespoons of yoghurt and 2 tablespoons oat bran and 500ml milk (low fat if you wish). Process until smooth and serve cold in tall glasses. This will be enough to serve 2-3 hungry kiddies, but it won't spoil their appetites.

Fruit dippers with yoghurt sauce Cut up a selection of fresh fruit of choice, such as apple, orange wedges, bananas and clusters of grapes. Serve with a tub of your favourite low fat flavoured yoghurt.

Quesadilla Place a variety of fillings between two burrito or tortillas. Toast in a sandwich press until heated. Serve immediately cut into four.

Serving ideas:

• Ham, cheese, canned corn and chopped green onion • Baked beans and grated cheese • Tomato paste, chopped ham, cheese and canned pineapple • Left over shredded bbq chicken, cheese and chopped lettuce • 2 tablespoons guacamole, ¼ cup grated cheese and 1 chopped tomatoes